38 thoughts on “Encouraging someone through life’s challenges.”

DEtours DEtours DEtours … funny how life is! We think it’s supposed to go “just so”. And then the universe shakes us up with a bigger and better plan for our lives. The “catch” is that we don’t realize it until the end (of the journey). Wishing you a smooth sail until the weekend Boomergirl! With just enough of a bump in the road (ocean) to keep life interesting.

Thank you Andrea, that’s lovely of you to say so! It is very encouraging personally and great to know you find it encouraging also! One of the workshops I’m attending in Bonn next week is ‘Encouragement’ and I am grateful to be living it daily! Likewise thank you for your thoughtful reply. I can’t begin to imagine how time consuming it must be to respond to so many followers. xx

Andrea, wouldn’t that be just amazing, to get to meet you and learn along side you! Last year I heard of ICASSI and Bonn but it was only a dream…now it’s just a few days away… it has worked out, so dreams do happen! Xx

Smiling as I read your note! There is no doubt from your beautiful blog, that you equally encourage and model the high road for all that you meet. p.s. I love that you’re studying psychology! My favourite. 😉

This is incredible. I love the focus on how we’re all here to love one another, and how we can simply and easily hold the light for someone. Thank you. This is so dear to my heart, Andrea. Funny, because last night I had a dream that I was in a place where our natural gifts came out – one of mine is to connect with person to person in kindness, consideration, and caring. Thank you so much for this post, Andrea.
Blessings,
Debbie
ps – there’s a great Tennyson quote “I am a part of all that I have met.” Thought you might like this, given your sharing. 🙂

Our suffering is rarely about the moment itself, but rather our constant need to escape it. Magically thinking that if we only do “A, B, C, D… in perfect order” that Nirvana and all its’ prizes will finally arrive.

Paradoxically, it’s only when we embrace the exquisite imperfections of our present self, time, place, etc. that our thirst for all things “perfect” finally disappear.

I think its why it is so important to become transparent.. It opens the door to humanize ourselves in a way that softens what other perceive to believe while giving way for space to connect and share in something that offers hope, comfort and strength.. Courage can be infectious especially when others see and feel that they are not so alone..

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Dr. Andrea Dinardo is a college professor, published author, TEDx speaker, and former school psychologist who applies positive psychology to facilitate personal growth and transformational change.
Her psychology blog and TEDx Talk (both called “Thriving Under Pressure”) were created in response to rising levels of student stress and anxiety. The purpose of both is to help students develop positive coping techniques in fun, interactive, and uplifting ways.